4 NY/NY Rally #1 Posted on July 16, 2015 On June 12th we gathered at Governor Cuomo’s NYC office to demand more supportive housing for homeless people in NYC. ..Read More
Happy Mother’s Day Posted on May 7, 2015 This Mother’s Day, let’s take a minute to celebrate the incredible strength and resiliency of the nearly 20,000 mothers who are homeless tonight in New York City. Our new video features a few of New York City’s 25,000 homeless children with a ..Read More
Valerie Posted on May 7, 2015 This video featuring First Step graduate Valerie was shown at the Coalition for the Homeless’ 21st annual Women Mean Business Luncheon. ..Read More
“I Have a Dream” Posted on January 16, 2015 As we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. King this week, please watch this short video of homeless girls and boys talking about the dreams they have. Like any kid, they aspire to be everything from doctors and firefighters, to teachers and athletes…. ..Read More
Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly at ARTWALK NY Posted on January 9, 2015 ARTWALK NY 2014 Honorees Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly speak about homelessness and the Coalition for the Homeless. ..Read More
Jerry Breen Posted on July 21, 2014 Jerry Breen is the Eviction Prevention Program Manager. The Coalition for the Homeless’ Eviction Prevention Program saves more than 600 households every year from losing their homes and experiencing the trauma of homelessness. ..Read More
Perry Posted on July 21, 2014 Perry first started coming to the Grand Central Food Program when he was homeless. Now that he has secured housing, he continues to use the soup kitchen to supplement his income and is a regular volunteer with the program. ..Read More
Campaign 4 NY/NY Housing Posted on May 29, 2014 More than 130 organizations gathered at City Hall on May 29, 2014 to launch the Campaign 4 NY/NY Housing, calling on Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio to negotiate a new City-State supportive housing agreement that creates 30,000 units of supportive housing f ..Read More
Lakisha Posted on April 28, 2014 “Without First Step, I wouldn’t have my job, I wouldn’t be the mom that I am today…” ..Read More
